Merger of MOIA with external affairs ministry
Q. Know India Program is implemented by -- Published on 11 Jan 16a. Ministry of Tourism
b. Ministry of Culture
c. Ministry of Rural Development
d. Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
ANSWER: Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
- Know India Program’ is to help familiarize Indian Diaspora youth, in the age group of 18-26 years, with developments and achievements made by the country and bringing them closer to the land of their ancestors.
- It also implements Study India Program which enables Overseas Indian youth to undergo short term course in an Indian University to familiarize them with the history, heritage, art, culture, socio-political and economic developments, etc. of India.
- The government announced its decision to merge the ministry of overseas Indian affairs (MOIA) with the external affairs ministry in keeping with its broad principle of minimum government, maximum governance.
